Import/export HS code 320620: Chromium-based pigments
Pigments and preparations made from chromium compounds
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 652,456 |
| France | 319,550 |
| Spain | 303,119 |
| Netherlands | 137,657 |
| Italy | 31,953 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 288,611 | 363,845 | +75,234 |
| France | 171,638 | 147,912 | -23,726 |
| Spain | 125,926 | 177,193 | +51,267 |
| Netherlands | 26,199 | 111,458 | +85,259 |
| Italy | 9,982 | 21,971 | +11,989 |
| Belgium | 0 | 21,026 | +21,026 |
| South Korea | 12,052 | 0 | -12,052 |
| United States | 7,913 | 1,482 | -6,431 |
| Denmark | 0 | 8,180 | +8,180 |
| Austria | 0 | 4,269 | +4,269 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 683,325 |
| Netherlands | 351,490 |
| Spain | 298,381 |
| France | 53,086 |
| United States | 39,936 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 312,561 | 370,764 | +58,203 |
| Netherlands | 145,554 | 205,936 | +60,382 |
| Spain | 125,926 | 172,455 | +46,529 |
| France | 27,657 | 25,429 | -2,228 |
| United States | 9,188 | 30,748 | +21,560 |
| Italy | 9,982 | 21,971 | +11,989 |
| Belgium | 0 | 20,110 | +20,110 |
| South Korea | 12,052 | 0 | -12,052 |
| Mexico | 0 | 4,738 | +4,738 |
| Austria | 0 | 4,269 | +4,269 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,403,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,558 |
| Air transport | 49,119 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 593,844 | 809,710 | +215,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,623 | 20,935 | -10,688 |
| Air transport | 17,453 | 31,666 | +14,213 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 489,755 |
| Eurotunnel | 320,529 |
| Felixstowe | 159,919 |
| Harwich | 143,743 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,904 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 210,751 | 279,004 | +68,253 |
| Eurotunnel | 150,112 | 170,417 | +20,305 |
| Felixstowe | 101,845 | 58,074 | -43,771 |
| Harwich | 18,558 | 125,185 | +106,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,874 | 93,030 | +91,156 |
| Portsmouth | 990 | 51,940 | +50,950 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,101 | 0 | -45,101 |
| Poole | 23,018 | 18,615 | -4,403 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,919 | 2,929 | -32,990 |
| Thamesport | 18,329 | 20,035 | +1,706 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 579,702 |
| France | 298,710 |
| United States | 126,600 |
| Turkey | 56,483 |
| Germany | 38,632 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 486,649 | 93,053 | -393,596 |
| France | 162,400 | 136,310 | -26,090 |
| United States | 97,200 | 29,400 | -67,800 |
| Turkey | 11,365 | 45,118 | +33,753 |
| Germany | 32,664 | 5,968 | -26,696 |
| Ireland | 10,376 | 25,681 | +15,305 |
| Australia | 3,884 | 12,000 | +8,116 |
| South Korea | 11,250 | 0 | -11,250 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 10,687 | +10,687 |
| Viet Nam | 6,158 | 0 | -6,158 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 344 |
| Nicaragua | 85 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 259 | 85 | -174 |
| Nicaragua | 85 | 0 | -85 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,019,184 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 156,571 |
| Air transport | 19,999 |
| Other | 429 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 706,442 | 312,742 | -393,700 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 112,334 | 44,237 | -68,097 |
| Air transport | 10,312 | 9,687 | -625 |
| Other | 344 | 85 | -259 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 963,902 |
| Southampton | 100,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,275 |
| Holyhead | 25,197 |
| Liverpool Docks | 23,400 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 680,878 | 283,024 | -397,854 |
| Southampton | 100,060 | 0 | -100,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,274 | 18,001 | +5,727 |
| Holyhead | 6,587 | 18,610 | +12,023 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 23,400 | +23,400 |
| London | 15,532 | 4,122 | -11,410 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,329 | 7,841 | +512 |
| Heysham | 3,445 | 6,986 | +3,541 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,983 | 0 | -2,983 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,861 | +1,861 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pigments and preparations made from chromium compounds